School

All of us having worked in “third world” countries, we are excited to start a “School of Farming” with which to pass on our knowledge — and the collective world’s best knowledge — to those who can most readily apply it to better their lives and the lives of those around them. What follows, though more of a mish-mash of current expertise and past experience than a syllabus, is the first inkling of what such courses could comprehend. Teaching would involve not only hands on experience under mature guidance, but also top-of-their-field guest speakers, practical applications in real world situations, as well as video and print teaching materials.

What saves and makes for good children is the life of the parents in the home. The parents need to devote themselves to the love of God. They need to become saints in their relations to their children through their mildness, patience, and love. They need to make a new start every day, with a fresh outlook, renewed enthusiasm and love for their children. And the joy that will come to them, the holiness that will visit them, will shower grace on their children. Generally the parents are to blame for the bad behavior of the children. And their behavior is not improved by reprimands, disciplining, or strictness. If the parents do not pursue a life of holiness and if they don’t engage in spiritual struggle, they make great mistakes and transmit the faults they have within them. If the parents do not live a holy life and do not display love towards each other, the devil torments the parents with the reactions of the children. Love, harmony and understanding between parents are what are required for the children. This provides a great sense of security and certainty.